Wales & West Housing
Purchase Ledger Officer
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The Opportunity
We have an exciting 6-month fixed term opportunity as a Purchase Ledger Officer within our Finance team. This position plays a key part in ensuring the effective delivery of our Payments service and in supporting colleagues across the organisation to maintain high standards of financial accuracy and compliance in accordance with the Association’s Financial Regulations.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is a confident, positive and motivated individual ideally with experience of working with payment systems, financial controls and computerised accounting processes. You should be someone who pays attention to detail, is able to communicate clearly at all levels, works collaboratively and is able to handle the pressures of working within a busy team, especially through times of change.
The ideal candidate will be organised, able to manage and deliver on their own workflows and bring value to the team as a whole. You will be a good communicator that is able to support our colleagues in the wider organisation on ensuring that contractual payments are accurate and made on time. You will pay attention to detail and be able to provide key reconciliations where needed.
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What will you be doing?
As a Purchase Ledger Officer, you'll be responsible for the administration and control of the WWH Group's purchase ledger system, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and in line with agreed procedures and timescales.
You will also play a valued role in both identifying and implementing any process efficiencies as part of the Association’s Operating Principles. A team player, you will enjoy working collaboratively and be willing to cover for other team members when needed.
What’s in it for you?
- Salary £30,178 - £33,215 per annum.
- Choice of Defined Contribution or Defined Benefit pension, both including 3x death in service life insurance cover.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days (pro rata), as well as, time off for volunteering, health screening and more.
- 9 Bank Holidays per annum, including an extra day at Christmas!
- Opportunities to develop and grow,
- Regular feedback, training and support from your manager and team,
- Comprehensive support in case of sickness with a generous sick pay scheme, critical illness cover and support through an employee assistance and counselling service and a cash plan benefit.
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Are we right for you?
For further information about the role please view the role profile in the recruitment pack attached, or why not arrange an informal conversation with Ciaran Lewis, Payments Team Leader.
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